THE SUCCESS INSIGHTS WHEEL
The Success Insights Wheel was developed to give you a visual representation of your Natural and Adapted Styles. Refer
to page 9 to identify which section of the wheel represents your Graph I and which section of the wheel represents your
Graph II. Draw an asterisk (*) in the correct section from your Graph I. Draw a circle ( ) in the section that represents your
Graph II.
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Precise
Accurate
Quality-Oriented
Critical Listener
Attention to Detail
Creative
Task-Oriented
Cool/Aloof
Analytical
Vacillating
Competitive
Confrontational
Direct
Results-Oriented
Change Agent
Persuasive
Process-Oriented
Quick to Change
Independent
Optimistic
Good Supporter
Team Player
Persistent
Cooperative
Sensitive to Others
Logical
Product-Oriented
Slow to Change
Self-Disciplined
Pessimistic
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59 58
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7
35
20
2155
12
38 42 27
1617
50 47
13
3035
High Quality Standards
Procedures to Follow
Accuracy
Analysis of Facts and Data
Creative and Original Thinking
Logical Decisions
Studying and Solving Problems
Effective Time-Management
Bold, Aggressive Actions
Challenging Assignments
Authority
Firm, Quick Decision Making
Change Agent
Enthusiasm
Results Through People
Testing of New Ideas
Coaching
Teamwork
Service to Others
Harmonious Work Environment
Task-Orientation
Adherence to Standards
Guidelines to Follow
Diplomacy and Cooperation
Trusting
Contactable
Persuasive
Talkative
Self-Confident
Accommodating
Non-Confrontational
Persistent
Adaptable
Steady
People Contact
Verbalizes Thoughts and Ideas
Varied Activities
Mobility
Logical Thinking
Systematic Routine
Relaxed Pace
Team Participation
WORK ENVIRONMENT
If your job could talk, what would it say? Based on the descriptors around the wheel, place a (J) in the section of the wheel
that best describes your job. How does it compare with your Graph I and Graph II locations?
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TENDENCIES
Goal: Accuracy and quality
Judges others by: Correct results,
proof and facts presented
Influences others by: Use of data and
exactness
Value to the organization: High
standards for self and subordinates,
well-disciplined
Overuses: Rules and regulations
When under stress: Becomes
overly critical of self and others
Fears: High-risk decisions
TENDENCIES
Goal: Security and neatness
Judges others by: Precise standards
Influences others by: Dependability,
attention to detail
Value to the organization:
Conscientiousness, maintains standards
Overuses: Dependency on standard
operating procedure
When under stress: Becomes
introverted, obstinate
Fears: Antagonism
TENDENCIES
Goal: Designing systems
Judges others by: Their own high
standards
Influences others by: Setting a pace in
developing systems
Value to the organization: Precise,
conscientious worker
Overuses: Facts and figures
When under stress: Takes on too much
Fears: Disorganization
HIGH C BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to do tough assignments rightthe first time
� Alert and sensitive to errors whereprecision and accuracy are required
� Professional and disciplined in theirapproach as it relates to an area oftheir expertise
� Organization skills, wise use of time
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less of a perfectionist
� Going “by the book” less often
� More enthusiasm, less reliance ondata
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to set and accomplish highstandards of conduct and work
� Alert and sensitive to problems, rules,errors and procedures
� Ability to make tough decisionswithout letting emotions interfere
� Ability to understand and preserve theneed for quality systems
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Stating true feelings on issues
� Less concern that change maydamage relationships or quality
� More confidence, interdependency
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to do quality work whileexploring new ways to increasequantity
� Ability to make tough decisions, usinginsight and facts, while remainingunemotional
� Ability to push hard to discover correctacceptable solutions to problems
� Expects and challenges team tohigher performance standards
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being sensitive to the feelings ofothers
� Being less blunt and direct
� Showing more sincerity
Analyzer #7D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Coordinator #21
Implementor #24
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HIGH C BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Diplomatic
Judges others by: Who they know,
prestige and accomplishments
Influences others by: Strategy in good
relations
Value to the organization: Creates a
good working environment
Overuses: Tactfulness
When under stress: Becomes too suave
Fears: Having to trade quality for good
relationships
TENDENCIES
Goal: Technical ability
Judges others by: Their skills and
expertise
Influences others by: Being levelheaded
Value to the organization: Combined
task and people skills
Overuses: High standards
When under stress: Becomes uneasy,
unpleasant
Fears: Lack of recognition
TENDENCIES
Goal: Problem solver
Judges others by: Their use of data
Influences others by: Facts and figures
Value to the organization: Independently
accepts analytically challenging
assignments
Overuses: Perfectionism
When under stress: Becomes blunt
Fears: People contact, high risks and lack
of privacy
KEY STRENGTHS
� A promoter of quality systems
� A good sense of urgency balanced withmaintaining high standards
� Organized, even in relationships.Appreciates company of people withsimilar ideas, likes being organized andquality-conscious
� Sensitive to change in the social andwork environment
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being more accepting of others’ ideasand beliefs
� Setting realistic goals
� Not being overly sensitive to otherpeople’s comments
KEY STRENGTHS
� Willing to adapt and be an integral partof the team—unless adapting lowersquality
� Ability to see both the good and the badin any situation
� Ability to get results through people andcomplete tasks with high standards
� Places a high priority on conservingresources
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being realistic when appraising people
� Making quicker decisions even whenmore data relating to quality is needed
� Respecting others’ efforts and valuingteam members
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to fight hard for results and/orprocedures to ensure quality andcorrectness
� Ability to ask the right questions touncover hidden facts
� Avoids favoritism when evaluatingpersonnel
� Will combine analytical and intuitiveskills when dealing with complex issues
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less analytical in trying to achievecorrectness
� Not hiding emotion and expressing morethoughts to others
� Sharing information, team cooperation
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Analyzer #60
Analyzer #55
Analyzer #38
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HIGH D BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Dominance and independence
Judges others by: Their ability for
getting the task done quickly
Influences others by: Force of
character, persistence
Value to the organization: Show ‘em
attitude
Overuses: Challenge and contest
When under stress: Becomes quiet and
analytical
Fears: Losing control
TENDENCIES
Goal: Aggressive and confident to win
Judges others by: Ability to
communicate and to think
Influences others by: Friendliness and
desire for results
Value to the organization: Good
planner, problem solver and resourceful
Overuses: Position and their way
When under stress: Becomes restless,
impatient and insensitive
Fears: Losing and failing
TENDENCIES
Goal: Dominance and pioneering
Judges others by: Their own
standards, progressive ideas
Influences others by: Competition and
unique challenges
Value to the organization: Initiate
change on their own
Overuses: Bluntness, overly critical
When under stress: Driving and
demanding
Fears: Not being influential
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to tackle tough problems dealingwith many issues
� Forward-looking, aggressive andcompetitive
� Ability to work in an environment thathas variety and change
� Initiates activity and sets a pace toachieve desired results
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less intense, opinionated andblunt
� Not coercing others who may not be ascommitted to a project as they are
� Patience, concern for people, humility
KEY STRENGTHS
� Results-oriented with a sense ofurgency to accomplish goals and meetdeadlines
� Decisive and aggressive whenpresented with challenges
� Initiates activity through other people toget desired results
� Extroverted and actively seeksrelationships with a variety of people
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Becoming less irritated if deadlines aredelayed or missed
� Not taking on too many responsibilitiesat one time, more consistency
� More follow-through, directness, lowerexpectations
KEY STRENGTHS
� Sets high standards for self and others,expecting performance and teamwork
� Aware and sensitive to the cost of errorsand mistakes
� Structured in use of time
� Systematically solves problems withoutletting emotions influence decisions
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� More warmth and appreciation of otherteam members
� Being more consistent with decisions—quantity versus quality issues
� Not being so blunt and critical of peoplewho do not meet their standards
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Conductor #1
Persuader #12
Implementor #9
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HIGH D BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Determined
Judges others by: Amount of work
completed
Influences others by: Tenacity and
persistence
Value to the organization: Results-
oriented with a sense of consistency
Overuses: Reliance on self
When under stress: Stubborn, quiet
and non-demonstrative
Fears: Involvement with too many
people
TENDENCIES
Goal: Aggressively works through
people to achieve results
Judges others by: Expectations and
likability
Influences others by: Persuasiveness
Value to the organization: Innovation
and determination
Overuses: Old ways, strong will
When under stress: Impatient, driving,
unstructured
Fears: Not achieving desired goals
TENDENCIES
Goal: Self-sufficient
Judges others by: Comprehension and
power of reasoning
Influences others by: Rational, indirect
manner
Value to the organization: Self-starter,
goal-oriented
Overuses: Self-reliance
When under stress: Ambivalent and
pessimistic
Fears: Deadlines without time for quality
assurances
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to come up with new ideas andfollow it through to completion
� Appreciates others who are teamplayers
� Ability to see the “big picture” along withthe small details
� Determination and persistence
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Not being overly focused on one issueand missing other opportunities
� Being less concerned with personalstandards
� Checking priorities with others
KEY STRENGTHS
� Direct and independent
� High personal goals that usuallysurpass the goals of others
� Ability to be self-sufficient, challengingyourself when others fail to providesupport
� Faces obstacles and competition withoptimism
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Not displaying too much independenceat inappropriate times
� Being more careful with details
� Using patience, planned approaches tosolutions, delegation
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to express ideas without gettingemotionally attached
� Single-minded concentration on goalsand vital issues
� Careful scrutinizing of others who mayimpact your performance
� Ability to explain technical data clearlyand translate theory into workablesolutions
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Sharing knowledge, thoughts andemotions with others
� Not hesitating to act under heavypressure
� Developing more people skills andverbalization
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Conductor #57
Conductor #27
Conductor #42
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HIGH I BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Obliging and accommodating
Judges others by: Their warmth
Influences others by: Friendliness and
interpersonal skills
Value to the organization:
Communicates the “big dream,” ability to
bring a team together
Overuses: Dependency on others and
optimism
When under stress: Emotional, too
trusting
Fears: Not being liked enough
TENDENCIES
Goal: Maintain friendships
Judges others by: Influential contacts,
commitment
Influences others by: Inspiration and
charisma
Value to the organization: Stable,
dependable, wide range of friendships
Overuses: Enthusiasm
When under stress: Overly verbal
Fears: Failure
TENDENCIES
Goal: Maintain long-term friendships
Judges others by: Their loyalty to the
relationship
Influences others by: Personal
relationships, setting a good example
Value to the organization: Good
listener, patient with others
Overuses: Tolerance
When under stress: A grudge-holder,
uneasy under stressful situations
Fears: Confrontation
KEY STRENGTHS
� Very optimistic with a positive sense ofhumor
� Places focus on people and high trust inrelationships
� Develops friendships quickly, enjoynetworking
� Uses a consensus approach todecision-making
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Keeping sight of career goals
� Being less concerned with the feelingsof others
� Being organized and having a realisticattitude
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to influence people to their way ofthinking
� Communicates in a very open manner
� Ability to calm conflict situations
� Ability to promote new ideas andproducts
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Making decisions based less onemotions
� Being willing to confront when required
� Having realistic deadlines, andpracticing good time management
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to help others using warmth,empathy and understanding
� Protects and values both people andthings
� Good listener and talker
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being assertive and decisive in certainsituations
� Not avoiding confrontation even whenrisky
� More initiative, sense of urgency
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Promoter #3
Persuader #13
Relater #16
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HIGH I BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Approval and acceptance
Judges others by: Their ability to read
verbal and nonverbal cues
Influences others by: Poise and
confidence
Value to the organization: Relieves
tension and promotes people and
projects
Overuses: Control of conversation
When under stress: Verbal, caustic
with others
Fears: Loss of uniqueness
TENDENCIES
Goal: Systematic results through others
Judges others by: Their ability to
communicate and to think
Influences others by: Diplomacy
Value to the organization: Careful and
personable
Overuses: Position and their standards
When under stress: Possessive and
overly sensitive
Fears: Not being part of the team
TENDENCIES
Goal: Sociable and convincing
Judges others by: Their dedication and
tenacity
Influences others by: Taking
responsibility
Value to the organization: Enthusiasm
and directness with new ideas and
opinions
Overuses: Ambitiousness
When under stress: Superficial
Fears: Not being seen as a team player
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to handle difficult situationstactfully, sensitive to the needs ofpeople
� Ability to create a pleasant, comfortableatmosphere
� Ability to promote ideas effectively
� Prefers a fast-paced environment
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less analytical
� Communicating less information whenselling products or ideas
� Being more assertive
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to be adaptable in manysituations
� An optimistic, sociable and cooperativeteam player
� Will attempt to bring the team togetherin a well-organized manner
� Patience to listen to what others aresaying
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less accommodating of others
� More consistent display of assertiveness
� More directness and better timemanagement
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to be persuasive, assertive andsteady
� Ability to be independent when the needarises
� Ability to create and promote an idea
� Ability to present ideas in a positive andsomewhat direct manner
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being less opinionated
� Gathering enough information beforeacting
� More attention to details, organization
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Promoter #58
Promoter #47
Promoter #30
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HIGH S BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Dependability and stable
Judges others by: Their consistency
Influences others by: A congenial
disposition, serving others
Value to the organization: Stabilizes
the environment in a friendly manner
Overuses: Composure
When under stress: Non-expressive
Fears: Not being appreciated, and the
unknown
TENDENCIES
Goal: Achieve high standards set for self
Judges others by: Use of knowledge
Influences others by: Ability to follow
through
Value to the organization: Adding
focus and logic to existing needs
Overuses: Resistence to change
When under stress: Becomes
determined, stubborn
Fears: Not meeting specific
requirements
TENDENCIES
Goal: Acceptance
Judges others by: Loyalty, sincerity,
dependability
Influences others by: Offering
understanding, friendship
Value to the organization: Supports,
harmonizes and offers stability under
pressure
Overuses: Kindness, compassion
When under stress: Withdrawn
Fears: Dissension, conflict, being
unliked
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to present self in a calm andcontrolled manner, using the ability toconcentrate as a means to listen andlearn
� Ability to stay with a task that providesmeaningful contribution to theorganization
� A team member who can be open,patient and tolerant of differences
� Enjoys praising others
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Projecting a sense of urgency whenthe need arises
� Less reliance on routines
� More initiative, adaptability to change
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to begin a project and followthrough to completion
� Willing to work for a leader and acause
� Excels in seeking solutions toproblems through logic that will becomprehensive and pleasing to allinvolved
� Demonstrates positive leadershipthrough the consideration shown tothe feelings of others on the team
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Learning to be self-promoting
� Using a direct approach
� Displaying concerns and feelings
KEY STRENGTHS
� Good listening skills with the ability toempathize with people
� Skilled at helping and supportingothers achieve goals and aspirations
� Gifted at accepting people’ssentiments, beliefs and values
� Ability to create an environment wherepeople feel significant
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Being assertive and decisive
� Being less accepting of the status quo
� More strength, firmness andself-assertion
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Supporter #5
Coordinator #20
Relater #17
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HIGH S BEHAVIORAL GRAPHS
TENDENCIES
Goal: Personal achievement
Judges others by: Their
accomplishments and successes
Influences others by: Perseverence
Value to the organization: Works
independently and likes challenge
Overuses: Bluntness
When under stress: Obstinate,
inflexible, relentless
Fears: Not attaining desired results
TENDENCIES
Goal: Status quo
Judges others by: Friendship
Influences others by: Consistency of
performance, accommodation
Value to the organization: Planner,
consistency, maintains pace
Overuses: Modesty, conservatism
When under stress: A grudge-holder
Fears: Conflict, losing face
TENDENCIES
Goal: Success through consistency
Judges others by: Loyal friendships
Influences others by: Persuasive
people skills
Value to the organization: Solves
problems creatively and innovatively
works through people
Overuses: Intensity
When under stress: Passionate,
forceful
Fears: Not being supported by the team
and change
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to take a problem and followthrough to successful completion
� Persistent, determined, tenacious andlogical in the pursuit of results
� Excels at maintaining relationshipsboth on and off the job
� Team player who will displayleadership skills and stand upaggressively for what they believe in
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Demonstrating less passive behavior,even if it affects their security
� Using new and creative thinking whenproblem solving
� Not resisting new situations that maybe out of their comfort zone
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to be supportive, friendly andoptimistic in any relationship
� Sociable with the ability to enjoy theuniqueness of each human being
� Ability to use balanced judgmentbringing stability to the entire team
� Good at analyzing situations that canbe felt, touched, seen, heard,personally observed or experienced
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Staying focused on roles andexpectations to be effective
� Having a sense of urgency
� Sincere appreciation of shortcutmethods
KEY STRENGTHS
� Ability to empathize with others’feelings while maintaining their ownindependence
� Excels at projects that require adetermination and persistence to win
� Positive influence on uncooperative ornegative team members
� Good at bringing people to negotiationprocess and listening to opposingviews
IMPROVE EFFECTIVENESS BY
� Prioritizing daily activities
� More weighing of pros and cons
� Being more firm and consistent intheir convictions
D I S C
D I S C
D I S C
Supporter #59
Supporter #35
Supporter #50
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THE SUCCESS INSIGHTS WHEEL
Precise
Accurate
Quality-Oriented
Critical Listener
Attention to Detail
Creative
Task-Oriented
Cool/Aloof
Analytical
Vacillating
Competitive
Confrontational
Direct
Results-Oriented
Change Agent
Persuasive
Process-Oriented
Quick to Change
Independent
Optimistic
Trusting
Contactable
Persuasive
Talkative
Self-Confident
Good Supporter
Team Player
Persistent
Cooperative
Sensitive to Others
Accommodating
Non-Confrontational
Persistent
Adaptable
Steady
Logical
Product-Oriented
Slow to Change
Self-Disciplined
Pessimistic
Clever
Educated Guess
Experimental
Feelings
Perception
Your Opinion
Frequent Stoppage
Follow Directions
In My Opinion
Standardized
Structured
Uniform
Theoretical
Sophisticated
Requires StudyComplex
Abstract
Override the People
Substantial Change
Innovative
Play to Win
New
Revolutionary
Cutting Edge
Words That Don’t Work
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